crankcase

There was another thread about this a few weeks ago. Here is what I did to reconfigure my filter/vent tube. Similar to what Maine Sail did. I wish I could have used a filter with a rubber top (would have been easier) but all the ones with rubber tops were too big to fit the space. My filter is...

It's just embarrassing that after 3 years of ownership I am just noticing this but you know what they say. I always say there are no stupid boat questions, just clueless owners (like me). There is a hose dangling down the right hand side of my motor that is releasing exhaust gases into my engine...

This is my first posting. I am the owner of an Ericson 30+ with a Universal 5416 diesel engine. I have had problems starting the engine ever since I bought the boat last year. I had the starter rebuilt and recently when I could not get the starter to turn I took it out and found a lot of water...

Now that I have learned that my engine was done in by ancient sea water in the crankcase....the SeaDogs in the harbor asked me if I had my oil tested during the survey :confused: What is an oil test ? Where do you get it done ? What results are you looking for ? And.....shouldn't this be...